Who are we? Zachary Donahue, CPA - Manager Clifton Gunderson LLP Brief History Clifton Gunderson LLP 12th largest professional services firm
What opportunities do we provide? Recent college graduates Entry level positions in: Audit & Accounting - Commercial Audit & Accounting - Health Care Tax Valuation and Forensic Services
What are we looking for? General: Ability to sit for CPA exam Balance: GPA Participation in activities Leadership positions Internships
What is a typical career path? General titles Associate/Staff (new hire to 2 yrs.) In-Charge/Senior (1 year to 3-4 yrs.) Supervisor (3-4 years to 5-7 yrs.) Manager (5-7 years to 8-9 yrs.) Senior Manager (8-9 years to 10-12) Partner (10-12 years to end of career)
What is it that we do? Duties of new staff Duties of experienced staff Assist on audits, reviews, compilations, etc. Early and often interaction with high-level personnel Duties of experienced staff Senior Associate Manager Senior Manager Partner
What types of clients do we serve? Various types Manufacturing Construction Public (Government) Non-Profit Financial Institutions Health Care Agribusiness SEC vs. Privately held
What is our training like? General within the profession Internal On-the-job training (OJT) External Off-site CPE (Seminars, conferences) CG Example Mentor program Lunch and learns CPE Coordinator CORE Training (new professionals) Individualized training (experienced)
What are the benefits? At CG, You are Priority One! Medical, dental, vision coverage Prescription coverage Flexible benefit plan 401(k) with matching & profit sharing Tuition assistance Paid Time Off Flexible work schedule Casual dress Recruiting Referral Reward ($5,000)
There’s more? We want you to have a life... Outings Golf outing Holiday party/casino night White Sox/Riverboat Day at the Speedway Hayride/bonfire Summer picnic Sporting events Softball League Basketball League